De Vere Cotswold Water Park

Hotels
De Vere
8.2 (8452 reviews)
Lake, 6, 17 Spine Rd E , Cirencester , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Cleanliness
Amenities
Service
Cons:
Food quality
Value for money
Customer service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Most reviews indicate a clean environment, but specific mentions suggest areas for improvement.
Service
8.5
Various positive mentions of staff kindness; however, some reviews criticized communication.
Location
8.74
Commonly praised for its beautiful setting and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms are comfortable, but some guests experienced issues with amenities like TV remotes.
Amenities
8.52
Multiple facilities mentioned positively, though the pool has caveats.
Value for Money
7.78
Some guests found pricing steep for the quality of some food offerings and services.
Food and Beverage
7.53
Mixed reviews on food quality, with some meals described as disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive sentiment, with some detracting factors noted but a good value stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:08

Property Description

Luxurious Lakeside Retreat
The 4-star De Vere Cotswold Water Park offers a serene lakeside setting amidst picturesque countryside, featuring a luxury spa and elegantly styled rooms.

Dining with a View
Indulge in locally sourced delicacies at the Brasserie while overlooking the tranquil lake, or enjoy a British menu at the Old Boathouse pub by the water's edge.

Tranquil Spa Experience
Unwind at Spa 6, offering a range of rejuvenating treatments and granting access to the pool, sauna, and steam room.

Experience the beauty of the Cotswolds with water sports on the lakes and wildlife spotting at the nature reserve. Book now for a relaxing getaway at De Vere Cotswold Water Park.

Important information:

Please note that children under the age of 2 are not allowed to use the hotel pool.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 8452 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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marina solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Staff extremely friendly and helpful ; Fabulous soups!!

Cons:

#Food.... salads swimming in dressing; gnocchi turned to stone sitting in baine Marie!!
#Outrageous to pay extra for a swim !!

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Lorraine couple gb
8
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Rachel couple gb
10
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Patricia solo_traveller gb
6
Ok break away if a little expensive
Pros:

Great walks around the lakes . Breakfast was good

Cons:

Over priced , restaurant food was luke warm had to send the Eaton mess back no meringue in it they took it off the bill.

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Priya couple gb
8
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Priya couple gb
8
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Lindsay couple gb
5
It was ok, very busy and at points very loud. Won’t be rushing back. Spa facilities not suitable for hotel that big and
Pros:

Clean, bedrooms very nice, functional and clean

Cons:

Very spread out - had to go outside between buildings

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Akhil family_with_children gb
10
great wuill look for similar properties again
Pros:

Breakfast was really liked by my fussy grandchildren. boat house dinjner was liked by all.

Cons:

Wish swimming/ spa was included

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Satinder solo_traveller gb
7
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Monica solo_traveller gb
4
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Joanne couple gb
9
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Sukhbir couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, and throughly enjoyed using the spa facilities

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
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Laura family_with_children gb
5
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Chris solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Great location and food

Cons:

Inconsiderate guests talking loudly and banging doors at midnight. Also £10 charge for swimming pool after paying £100 plus to stay.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good sized room but could do with bit more storage. Good breakfast and food was nice.

Cons:

Bathroom was very worn and needed to be updated. Shower glass was pointless as the whole bathroom was wet after a shower.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Pradeep family_with_children za
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Beverley solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Expensive food and drinks

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Suzanne solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

It was a beautiful location. We were able to get to alot of sightseeing places very easily from this location. Rooms were very comfortable and clean.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
We did alot of walking around the lakes was lovely.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Sinder couple tz
9
Overall our the stay was quite satisfactory.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Unfortunately the SPA and swimming facilities were not included in the package.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee